Just mention the South of France and colorful images flood the imagination. Those images become reality on this week-long luxury cruise! Begin in 2,000-year-old Lyon with its world-class cuisine, then stop at Mâcon for a peek at the Gothic towers of Old Saint-Vincent Cathedral and the Hôtel-Dieu’s Louis XV-era apothecary shop; Chalon-sur-Saône; and Viviers for truffle hunting or a prehistoric cave art encounter. And, of course, in every port RIVERSIDE CHOICE provides wonderful excursion options, including the chance to see the sights in an active way.

This short but significant discovery cruise travels the Lower Danube’s mesmerizing riverscape through Serbia. Enjoy a fascinating peek behind the former Iron Curtain as you’re introduced to the Balkan republic—part of the former Yugoslavia. Embark your luxury ship in the “White Fortress” of Belgrade, the capital and one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Also in Serbia, explore pretty Golubac near Đerdap National Park, where a formidable 10th century tower fortress dates back to medieval times; and the pristine environs of Donji Milanovac. Then, on to see remains of Trajan’s Bridge, one of the Romans’ greatest architectural achievements. Scenic cruising through the rugged Iron Gates reveals the steep, rock-faced gorges forming the border between Serbia and Romania.

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Spend two weeks cruising the legendary Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, visiting historical dynamos like Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, and Nuremberg, as well as the equally important villages of Rüdesheim, Miltenberg, and Bamberg. Enter the dramatic, castle-dotted Rhine Gorge and hear the eerie legend of the Lorelei. Also traverse the 16-lock Main-Danube Canal and pass the watershed monument at Pierheim. There, you will find yourself at 1,332 feet (406 meters) above sea level—and literally cruising downhill toward Budapest. Stop in Regensburg, Passau, Linz, and Melk, and marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley with its picture-perfect terraced vineyards and orchards. In Vienna, admire the opulent palaces, museums, and world-class coffee houses. Your final stop is Budapest, the regal capital of Hungary spanning both sides of the Danube.

Chocolate, tulips, windmills, beer—Belgium and the Netherlands are certainly well known for these, but this luxury cruise takes you well beyond the traditional highlights. Begin in Brussels, capital of Belgium, and dazzling Antwerp, the Diamond Capital of the World. Then, cruise right off the beaten path and into the utterly amazing as you explore William of Orange’s Willemstad; Dordrecht, the oldest city in Holland; pretty Enkhuizen with its deep maritime roots; and Kampen, whose entire Old Town is like a wonderful open-air museum. Your cruise concludes in Amsterdam, the Venice of the North, where more than 62 miles (100 km) of canals zigzag through the city in an unforgettable way.